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In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through communities worldwide, Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay Muslim imam, was fatally shot in South Africa. The incident occurred on Saturday in the city of Gqeberha, where Hendricks was ambushed by two men in a pick-up truck. The attackers, whose faces were covered, fired multiple shots through the side window of Hendricks' car. Hendricks was renowned for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within Islam. He founded a mosque in Cape Town that welcomed gay Muslims and worked tirelessly through his Al-Ghurbaab Foundation to support and mentor individuals struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation. His efforts made him a prominent figure internationally, and he was a speaker at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association’s conference in South Africa last year. The motive for the killing has not been established, but many believe it was an assassination due to Hendricks' progres...

Your daily horoscope: July 27, 2024

 


HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Aim to be even more assertive than usual this year. There is a place in the world for people who are meek and mild and put others first, but it’s not your place, at least not for now, so be true to yourself and make great things happen.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

You have a lot more going for you now than you appear to believe, so stop wondering if you should attempt to do something out of the ordinary and just go for it. Aim for the top of the tree and don’t be surprised to reach the stars.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Something you say without thinking is likely to offend someone this weekend but that’s their problem not yours. Yes, maybe you should be a bit less confrontational, but life is too short to check each and every word that comes out of your mouth.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

With so much energy at your disposal you can and you must do something special, and if you really want to have a good time you should do it with people whose positive attitude reflects your own. The rest of the world can be safely ignored.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

If you have any unfinished business to take care of then you must get on top of it now, because soon you will have even more responsibilities to deal with. Catch up this weekend if you don’t want to be playing catch up for the whole of next month.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

The risk-taker in your nature will come to the surface over the next 48 hours and although there may be a minor setback or two on balance you will come out ahead of the game. Let others play it safe while you have fun being impetuous.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

If someone tries to intimidate you this weekend all you have to do is stay calm and refuse to give in to their bullying. The fact is they don’t have any real power over you and most of their threats are nothing more than empty words.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

It will pay you to listen to advice this weekend, especially when it comes from people whose guidance you have benefited from in the past. If they suggest that it’s time to update your methods and routines, deep down you will know they are right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

If you want to impress employers, senior colleagues and people in positions of power then you must put yourself into positions where they can see what you are capable of. They won’t come looking for you, so you must go looking for them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

If you get the urge to travel then go for it and ignore those who say you have chores to take care of at home and at work. They may be right but this is one of those occasions when your own happiness ranks higher than everything else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You may be suspicious of what others are saying this weekend but don’t waste time trying to find out if each and every word is true. Listen carefully to what your instincts communicate and act in the knowledge that they at least would never lie to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

There is no point fantasizing about being some place else with people who share your interests and passions. You are where you are and the universe expects you to get to grips with what has been placed in front of you. Do so with a smile.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You are pretty good at human psychology and if you apply just a little bit of pressure in the right place the results could be spectacular. The trick, of course, is to get others to believe that what is good for you is good for them as well.


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